Graduate Engineering Geologist - Cork

Arup; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist to join multidisciplinary teams on transport, water and energy projects. You will help unlock ground-related challenges beneath the surface and support sustainable infrastructure.

You will conduct desk studies, site assessments, log soils and rocks, prepare reports, and contribute to EIAs and regulatory submissions. Training and progression toward chartership are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above) in Geology/Geoscience related field.
• Degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences or Engineering Geoscience.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies and develop ground models.
• Plan and interpret ground investigations and site inspections (soil/rock logging).
• Produce technical reports and environmental documentation.
• Contribute to EIAs and regulatory submissions.
• Identify and manage ground-related risks throughout projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental specialists to develop sustainable solutions.
• Utilise digital tools and data-driven approaches for project delivery.
• Engage with professional bodies on chartership goals.
• Undertake site-based roles with potential Ireland/overseas assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Geological Engineering

Geology

Earth Sciences

Engineering Geoscience

Tools

GIS

Data analysis

Job description

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

At Arup, our Engineering Geologists play a critical role in delivering safe, sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects. From major transportation networks and water infrastructure to tunnels, buildings and renewable energy developments, you'll help unlock the challenges beneath the surface and shape the world above it.

As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, you'll work alongside geologists, geotechnical engineers and multidisciplinary teams on some of the most exciting projects in the industry.

As a Graduate Engineering Geologist, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical desk studies, site assessments and development of conceptual ground models.
• Planning and interpretation of ground investigations, site inspections (including soil and rock logging) and geological assessments
• Geological and geotechnical assessments supporting infrastructure, environmental and development projects, including earthworks, slopes, excavations and rock engineering.
• Preparation of technical reports, factual and interpretative ground investigation reports, assessments and environmental documentation.
• Geological and hydrogeological input to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Environmental Statements and regulatory submissions.
• Help identify and manage ground-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assessment of potential impacts of developments on ground conditions, including identification of mitigation measures.
• Work closely with engineers, environmental specialists and project teams to develop practical and sustainable solutions.
• Utilise digital tools and data-driven approaches to support project delivery.
• Participate in local professional bodies and work toward chartership or formal qualifications
• Undertake site based roles with potential for assignments in Ireland and overseas

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A Bachelor's degree or undergraduate (Level 8 or above), or Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline, including:

• Geological Engineering
• Geology
• Earth Sciences
• Engineering Geoscience

We're looking for graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A passion for geology, ground engineering and infrastructure including field and site work
• Attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence
• A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:
• Ground investigations and geological logging
• Soil and rock mechanics
• Geotechnical or geoenvironmental assessments
• GIS, data analysis or digital engineering tools
• Geological mapping and interpretation
• Engineering design and infrastructure projects

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

We're able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup . We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.

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